VIKING 68 CONVERTIBLE

CONSTRUCTION

• Ablative/Copolymer antifouling bottom paint (2 coats), using “Interlux Interprotected epoxy primer system”
• Awlgrip brass thru hulls and sea strainers in engine room and forward bilge
• Awlgrip engine room, lazarette, forward bilge and anchor locker for enhanced visibility and easier maintenance
• Blister resistant modified vinylester resin in entire hull skin
• Custom blended polyester resin used in structural laminates, topsides, bridges, and  hardtops
• Dupont high gloss polyurethane boot stripe
• Fibreglass side thru-hull
• High gloss, walnut interior finish throughout
• High performance isophthalic npg gelcoat for superior gloss, flexibility and outstanding weathering characteristics
• Hull interior isophthalic gelcoat top-coated with a durable high gloss polyurethane coating
• Hull-Resin infused cored composite construction, used end-grain balsa and closed cell foam cores in selected areas for optimised strength and stiffness while minimising weight
• Infused end grain balsa core sandwich fibreglass laminate
• Infused fibreglass fuel, freshwater and holding tanks, with fibreglass baffles inside and balsa coring on sides for stiffness, sealed to hull with resin foam
• Moulded fibreglass salon floor/engine room ceiling with foam core for acoustical and thermal insulation
• Propeller pockets to reduce draft
• Stringers, fibreglass encapsulated foam
• Vacuum bagged composite bulkheads — Main engine room bulkhead, and forward bulkhead

MECHANICAL

• Air conditioning — direct expansion, zoned with reverse cycle heat for complete climate control throughout the interior and with individual temperature controls for staterooms and salon
• Bilge pumps with clean out pumps in keel area linked into monitoring system and  connected to float switches for automatic and manual operation
• Centralised seawater system
• Delta-T engine room ventilation system with thermostatically controlled supply and discharge fans for proper fresh air circulation and water intrusion suppression
• Delta-T pneumatically controlled engine room ventilation dampers, integrated into fire suppression system
• Dual stage variable speed 110V AC freshwater system with on deck freshwater fill and cockpit dockside supply inlet with pressure reducing valve
• Engine Room entrance and remote mounted engine start and stop switches for easier accessibility
• Fire suppression system, automatically and manually operated and tied into main engine and generator ignition and ventilation systems with override
• Freshwater filter — paper
• Freshwater supply in engine room for general maintenance and cleaning
• Fuel filters, Parker FBO series for main engine selections
• Fuel priming pumps for main engines, electric
• Fuel transfer and management system, 24V DC pump controlled through touch-screen control panels
• Hour metres on generators
• Integrated engine mounting system for efficient transfer of energy to drive train system
• Internal sea strainers for generator, and all other seawater pickups
• Mufflers – engines, in-line type with surge tubes in engine room
• Mufflers — generators, gas/water separators
• Oil changing system, gear type pump for main engines, transmissions, and generator with pump out line run to cockpit locker
• PEX plumbing, freshwater system with manifold system to isolate individual areas
• Prep for future installation of Seakeeper
• Propellers, Veem, interceptor class “S” pitch tolerance (ISO 484/2) and dynamic balancing. Advanced design cambered blade sections for optimum performance. Interceptors strips to adjust engine load. Nibral alloy for maximum durability.
• Racor dual fuel/water separator filters for generators. Clear bowl type, top-loading for convenient replacing
• Recessed external sea strainers for main engine pickups
• Rudders, stainless, composite rudder bearing with dripless seal laminated into hull
• Seacocks, bronze, ball-type sea valves for all thru-hulls below the water line – Awlgrip Snow White
• Shafts — 2 Aquamet high-strength stainless steel, double-taper with machined keyway and custom thrust plate at main engine couplings
• Steering system, Seastar Optimus electric steering system
• Struts — thru-water, Nibral, composite bearings
• Tides Marine water lubricated dripless shaft seals with crossover water supply from both engines
• Trim tabs, custom with centre, port and starboard tabs recessed in transom, individual controls for each tab with fibreglass covers
• Water heater — quick recovery, electric

ELECTRICAL

• 24V DC ship’s service throughout
• 240/110V AC power supply
• 110V outlet in engine room on aft bulkhead
• Anchor light/navigation lights
• Batteries, (3) independent 24V banks mounted in fibreglass storage boxes, maintenance free
• Battery chargers, (3) with thermal cutoff and switching system for complete integration
• Battery distribution panels with battery cutoff for ship service batteries and engine batteries
• Battery parallel system for main engines and generator start
• Bonded electrical system with ground plate
• Colour-coded, labelled and numbered wiring system with corresponding drawings
• Dimmers, DC LED interior lighting throughout excluding companionway
• Engine Room lights, DC with LED/AC backup with switch at engine room entrance
• Generator, Diesel — (1) 29 kW Onan QD (electronic quiet diesel) Series, user-friendly with electronic governing allowing voltage and electronic frequency control (R)
• Glendinning cablemaster (2) 50/220V AC with 3 wire grounded cord
• Instrument panel lights for flybridge and main electric panel
• Lighting, overhead LED lights recessed in ceiling and rope style décor lights concealed by walnut valances
• Magnetic switches for bilge lights
• Master electrical control provided via power distribution system utilising a redundant Can Bus control for AC/DC remote breaker electrical systems. Complete system control and monitoring provided by 2 integrated touch screen controls-(1) located at salon main panel and (1) at the flybridge helm
• Receptacles, 110V duplex with GFCI throughout
• Voltage stabiliser transformers for more consistent, clean voltage.

FLYING BRIDGE OPEN (STANDARD)

• Back-up engine controls supplied by engine manufacturer
• Bridge installed without exposed fasteners
• Centre console walk-around helm with electronic storage in raised pod with additional storage below
• Compass, lighted Ritchie, large and flush mounted on centerline
• Custom helm pod with single lever electronic controls and stainless steel steering wheel
• Depthfinder/Sea temperature gauge — Furuno RD-33
• Electronic trolling valve controls *MAN and MTU utilise ZF Autotroll; CAT utilises “CAT Advanced Trolling System”
• Electronics box lids drilled and tapped for gas pistons
• Extended overhang for extra room to move behind helm and companion seats with anodized aluminium aft railing
• Fire system control with automatic and manual discharge and override system located at console
• Freshwater outlet forward locker
• Freezer, top-loading, for bait and food storage, forward
• Gauges/electronic displays, include hour metre reading for main engines supplied by manufacturer
• Handrails, powder-coated aluminium effectively positioned above ladder to bridge and at helm
• Helm and companion seats, 3 seats, wood, ladder back with 4” stainless pedestals and removable cushions and covers
• Instrumentation based on standard engine package, lighted with switches in radio box
• Lounge seating to port and starboard and at forward end of helm console with vinyl covered foam cushions, hinged for access to storage under seats
• Manual engine shutdown switches in radio box
• Non Skid deck for traction and durability
• Port and starboard cabinet at aft end of lounge seating
• Recessed electronics box in console for custom electronics package that is easily viewable and protected from the elements by acrylic fitted lid with gasket and stainless steel gas pistons
• Recessed radio boxes with split lids, port and starboard sides of console with switch panel inside painted satin black
• Refrigerated top loading chill box aft cabinet
• Removable flybridge bench seat backrest forward facing at aft ends of port and starboard bench seats
• Sink with spray head at forward end of flybridge
• Stereo 12V w/ speakers, flush mounted to aft ends of bridge
• Touch screen control monitor with audible and visible alarms: fire, engine room temperature, high bilge water, high exhaust temperature, generator and tank monitors as well as confirming correct system operation
• Trim tab control switch mounted at console
• Trumpet style air horns (2), mounted on forward flat section of radar pod
• Under helm access with lights and storage room
• VHF radio with antenna and mounts — ICOM
• Windshield, centerline venturi cutout to maximise visibility

FLYING BRIDGE ENCLOSED (OPTIONAL)

• 12V DC stereo with CD/DVD player
• Air conditioning with reverse cycle heat, temperature control and dehumidification mode
• Cabinetry and furniture manufactured of walnut hardwood and veneers with furniture finish
• Carpeting
• Central vacuum unit connections with hose fittings
• Cocktail table — walnut, fixed pedestal mounted
• Companion seats, port and starboard jump seats with drawers underneath starboard seat
• Defoggers for windshield
• Fixed aft windows, tempered
• Forward control station with all necessary control switches, lighted instruments, engine controls and VIPER steering
• Gauges/electronic displays supplied by engine manufacturer
• Hatch above helm chair
• Hatch in overhang with powder-coated ladder and access to hardtop
• Headliner, baby ostrich
• Large under helm area for easy access and added storage
• Lighting, overhead recessed LED
• Lights, overhang tri-colored (red, white and blue)
• L-shaped lounge on raised floor for better visibility and with storage underneath
• Moulded fibreglass seat on aft deck with removable cushions and storage underneath
• Pod-style aft docking station with single lever controls and engine start/stop switches, located at port side of flybridge overhang
• Powder-coated aluminium aft railing and flybridge ladder
• Raised, wrap-around helm console with black ultra-leather surfaces and visor to reduce glare and access to all electronics components
• Refrigerator in place of refrigerated chill box
• Safety rail at entrance hatch to flybridge, powder-coated aluminium
• Spreader lights, LED moulded into aft overhang • Stairs to enclosed bridge walnut and polished stainless steel
• Steering wheel, top mounted, stainless steel on wood block
• Stidd helm chair, black, adjustable with footrest
• Touch screen control monitor with audible and visible alarms: fire, engine room temperature, high bilge water, high exhaust temperature, generator and tank monitors as well as confirming correct system operation
• TV, 24” HD flat screen
• Upholstered overhead wiper box with switches mounted centerline
• Valances, upholstered, baby ostrich headliner
• Windshield and side glass, laminated, curved, safety glass
• Windshield wipers, electric with intermittent controls, washers
• Weatherproof sliding, lockable exterior door

COCKPIT

• Aluminium backing plate, laminated in cockpit sole, for fighting chair or table
• Boarding box, fibreglass with nonslip, lift up top and storage
• Dockside electric connection — (2) 50 amp/220V with Glendinning Cablemasters in forward port and starboard cabinets under gunwales
• Dockside water connection with pressure reducing valve in cabinet under gunwale
• Engine Room access with door and ladder to engine room
• Extended flybridge overhang for shade
• Freshwater wash down with hose bib located in cabinet under gunwale
• Gaskets for all lids and access doors
• Grab Rails at cockpit haunch
• Ladder to flybridge, one-piece, anodized aluminium with non skid treads
• Latches for all in deck box lids to prevent water intrusion into deck boxes
• Lazarette hatch with access to steering system, trim tabs, drain pumps
• Lighting, indirect rope, tri-color (red, white, and blue) underneath the coaming
• Lighting, recessed tri colour (red, white, and blue) in flybridge overhang
• Live well in transom box
• Moulded non skid deck
• Observation mezzanine with port aft facing lounge seating with vinyl covered cushions, hinged seats, tackle cabinet with pullout drawers and bait freezer. Removable under mounted refrigerated seat cooler.
• Recessed in deck fish box, live well tub (optional) and dunnage box insulated and removable with pump out and drain plate with large holes for easy pump out and cleaning
• Refrigerated drink box undermounted in salon step for direct access from cockpit
• Rod holders, (4) flush mounted
• Rounded bottom-edge cockpit coaming for comfort
• Seawater wash down, run off central raw water system
• Self bailing cockpit with large scuppers
• Side lockers under coaming with gaff storage
• Split lids for fish boxes
• Stainless steel gas springs on all hatches and lids
• Stereo speakers tied into flybridge stereo
• Straps with padding to secure transom door and gate while open
• Transom mounted swim steps at transom door
• Valve to fill freshwater tank from dockside inlet
• Walk-through transom door with lift gate
• Y-valve fresh and salt water wash down

SALON

• Air conditioning with reverse cycle heat that circulates from concealed registers behind valances to maximise comfort while minimising noise and drafts — individual temperature control
• Blinds for desired natural lighting and additional privacy
• Cabinetry, walnut with drawers and bottle storage, finished maple interior
• Cocktail table, walnut, high gloss finish, hi/low
• Flooring, wall-to-wall carpet with lined padding for sound absorption and custom Amtico at salon entrance
• Headliner, Majilite, natural colour, 1/8” foam and tricot backing
• Home theatre centre with 55” HD TV, with day head standard on a raise and lower mechanism with cable hook-up *Optional enclosed bridge model, 49” TV located above dinette
• Ice maker, clear ice type concealed in cabinet behind door
• Lambrequins, fabric upholstered-inlaid in wood frames
• Lighting, overhead LED lights recessed in headliner with dimmer switches and direct decorative rope lighting behind valances, 24V DC
• Lounge, L-shaped with lift cushions for storage
• Main electrical panel with AC selector breakers and touch screen control monitor with audible and visible alarms: fire, engine room temperature, high bilge water, high exhaust temperature, generator and tank monitors as well as confirming correct system operation
• Pillows, decorative throws for sofa
• Sliding electric salon door, moulded fibreglass door with window and walnut interior finish, with key lock
• Valances custom finished wood, fluted
• Windows, fixed, sides laminated safety glass, aft bulkhead, tempered
• Wood strips between headliner panels

GALLEY/DINETTE

• Blinds
• Custom galley island, 360 degree access with refrigeration and freezers, engineered stone countertop and three swivel type bar stools with backs and overhang for bar stool area
• Dinette couch with removable cushions and storage underneath
• Dinette table, walnut, high gloss finish with 110V outlet at pedestal, thru-bolted
• Electric range, 4-burner cook top, surface mounted
• Exhaust fan, high velocity
• Flooring, custom Amtico
• Garbage disposal in sink
• Lighting, LED backsplash
• Lighting, overhead LED lights recessed in headliner with dimmer switches
• Microwave/convection oven located in upper galley cabinet
• Pantry, stbd side of companionway stairs
• Refrigerators and freezer, Sub-Zero, large capacity, deep-drawer under-counter style with varnished wood faces, (2) refrigerator units and (1) freezer unit
• Sink, double-bowl stainless steel, under mounted in countertop with satin nickel galley faucet
• Storage cabinets in upper galley, varnished walnut doors with finished maple interior
• Storage cabinets and drawers in lower galley, varnished walnut doors and faces with stowage for utensils, and other items; finished maple interior
• Storage above dinette
• Trash compactor in lower galley with walnut face
• Water tank level gauge in pantry

COMPANIONWAY

• Awlgrip bilge areas with access hatches, Snow White and lighted for easier maintenance and cleaning
• Central vacuum unit connection with accessories
• Flooring, carpeted steps from galley through companionway
• Laundry centre with stackable, front-loading washer and dryer behind walnut door
• Lighting, overhead LED lights recessed in headliner
• Staircase, curved
• Verical walnut strips in companionway
• Wall panels, natural colour majilite headliner individually installed with velcro backing for easy maintenance

MASTER STATEROOM (MIDSHIP)

• Air conditioning with reverse cycle heat that circulates from concealed registers behind the valances to maximise comfort while minimising noise and drafts – individual temperature control
• Bed, queen-size, walk-around with upgraded, pillow top, Handcraft Viking Slumber #8 innerspring, with (2) pillow shams and throw pillows
• Bedspread — quilted, designer style with pillow shams (2) and throw pillows
• Closet, port, maple-lined hanging closet with walnut doors
• Credenza with drawers
• Drawer storage under bed
• End tables each side of bed
• Flooring, carpet
• Hanging locker, starboard
• Headboard, upholstered
• Headliner, Majilite, natural colour, 1/8” foam and tricot backing
• Lighting, decorative LED indirect rope from underneath bed platform
• Lighting, overhead LED lights recessed in headliner with dimmer switches
• Reading lights, overhead with separate switches
• Sheets (1 set)
• Telephone outlet
• TV, 32” HD flat screen with upgraded audio system

GUEST STATEROOM (FORWARD)

• Air conditioning/heat with temperature control
• Bed, queen-size walk-around with Handcraft Viking Slumber #6 innerspring mattress and lift up top with gas pistons and maple-lined storage underneath
• Bedspread — quilted, designer style with pillow shams (2)
• Flooring, carpet
• Hanging locker, walnut, maple-lined with bar for hanging clothes
• Hatches, one (1) Bomar, foredeck hatch with Ocean Air screen shade system
• Headliner, Majilite headliner, natural colour, 1/8” foam and tricot backing
• Lighting, decorative LED indirect rope from underneath bed platform
• Lighting, overhead LED lights recessed in headliner with dimmer switches
• Reading lights with separate switches
• Sheets, (1 set)
• Stereo 12V w/ speaker recessed in headliner
• Storage cabinets, port and starboard sides of bed, walnut
• Storage drawers under bed, (2) large drawers
• TV, flat screen

GUEST STATEROOM (PORT)/CREW STATEROOM (AFT)

• Air conditioning/heat with temperature control
• Bed, upper/lower bunks with Handcraft Viking Slumber #6 innerspring mattress and lift up bottom for storage in both staterooms
• Bedspread — quilted, designer style with pillow shams (2)
• Flooring, carpet
• Hanging locker, walnut, maple-lined with bar for hanging clothes
• Headliner, Majilite headliner, natural colour, 1/8” foam and tricot backing
• Lighting, decorative indirect rope from underneath bed platform and behind valances
• Lighting, overhead LED lights
• Sheets, (1 set)
• Stereo 12V speaker recessed in headliner
• Storage drawers located under hanging locker

MASTER, GUEST AND CREW HEADS

• Air conditioning/heat with register
• Countertop, engineered stone
• Exhaust fan with vent in soffit
• Flooring, custom Amtico
• Head system, Sealand
• Lighting, overhead LED lights recessed in soffit and in ceiling
• Linen storage with shelves and mirrored door in master head
• Lower vanity with curved walnut face
• Master and forward stateroom heads, one-piece custom frameless shower doors
• Medicine cabinet with mirrored doors
• Mirror around upper vanity insert
• Receptacle, 110V – GFCI
• Shower light
• Stall shower, fibreglass with satin nickel shower fixtures and with drain to automatic sump pump in bilge
• Storage cabinet with shelves and mirrored door in master head
• Towel bar and ring — satin nickel

DECOR

• Designer bedspreads for all beds
• Designer carpet, nylon fibres
• Designer fabrics
• Designer shams (2) per stateroom (3 for VIP forward layout)
• Hunter Douglas silhouette, wood, or duette blinds
• Interior finish high gloss, on vertical surfaces
• Passage doors, walnut style and rail, with bright chrome hardware
• Throw pillows throughout including designer cords and fringes
• Ultraleather seating in salon and master stateroom and dinette
• Upgraded window panel fabric and trim

DAY HEAD

• Aft salon stbd side just inside salon cockpit entrance
• Air conditioning/heat with register in soffit
• Countertop, engineered stone
• Exhaust fan with vent in soffit
• Flooring, custom Amtico
• Lower vanity with curved walnut face
• Lighting, overhead LED lights recessed in soffit and ceiling
• Sealand head system
• Window blind

MISCELLANEOUS

• Access to crew stateroom through engine room
• Anchor — constructed with a high-tensile, corrosion resistant aluminium magnesium alloy
• Anchor locker with access from foredeck
• Anchor rode, 300’ with 12’ of chain
• Awlgrip bilge areas with access hatches, Snow White
• Bonding system anode on transom
• Bow pulpit, moulded fibreglass with non skid and stainless steel anchor chute
• Bow rail, anodized aluminium, brushed finish
• CO2 detectors throughout
• Fire extinguishers (8)
• Freshwater wash down at bow in anchor locker
• Mooring lines, 3-strand nylon (6)
• Painted rub rail
• Ships bell
• Side mounted, wrap around grab rails, powder-coated aluminium that follows the window line
• Smoke detectors
• Stainless steel bow, spring and stern cleats thru-bolted to aluminium backing plates
• USB receptacle (Apple compatible) in staterooms and salon
• Viking one year limited warranty (available upon request)
• Viking Prestige Decor package
• Water delivery kit with tool set (N)
• Wrapped hatch carpet installation